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Internet restrictions lifted for foreign guests at youth forum in Yekaterinburg

During the International Youth Festival held in Yekaterinburg from September 11 to 17, foreign participants were granted unrestricted access to the internet. All websites and social networks usually blocked in the Russian Federation opened on their mobile devices without the need to use any tools for bypassing restrictions.

James

2026-09-16

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Internet Shutdown in Kashmir: Digital Blockade and Lack of Legal Guarantees

Since June 5, 2026, extensive restrictions on internet services have been documented in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. These measures were implemented amidst mass protests by local residents demanding electoral reforms and better socio-political conditions. During clashes with the army and police, over forty people were killed, and hundreds of citizens were injured. This region is internationally recognized as a disputed territory, whose status, according to UN Security Council resolutions, must be determined through a free vote.

James

2026-09-15

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Australia Prepares New Laws to Increase Internet Censorship

The Australian government has introduced a new bill aimed at tightening control over the digital space. Previous attempts to impose similar restrictions in 2024 and 2026 faced public backlash, forcing the government to temporarily back down or soften the wording. However, the new initiative demonstrates a more sophisticated approach to regulating free speech under the guise of user safety.

James

2026-09-15

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AI coding assistant Cursor restricts access for users in Russia

The popular code editor with built-in artificial intelligence, Cursor, has stopped functioning in the Russian Federation. When attempting to send a request from Russian IP addresses, users encounter system errors, whereas the service continues to operate normally when using foreign network settings.

Daniel

2026-09-12

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Massive VPN disruptions hit Russia due to tightened provider controls

Large-scale internet connection failures have been recorded across Russia, affecting numerous regions. The highest volume of complaints originated from residents of Moscow, the Moscow region, and the Republic of Karelia, with each of these regions accounting for 8% of the total reports. Yaroslavl region registered 6% of the complaints, Tyumen region accounted for 5%, and disruptions were also noted by users in Saint Petersburg, the Leningrad region, and Primorsky Krai.

James

2026-09-12

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VPN bypass capability and future messenger restrictions after elections

Ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18-20, discussions regarding potential restrictions on popular communication platforms have resumed. Users express concern that after the voting concludes, access to Telegram and WhatsApp will become more difficult, and conventional tools for bypassing blocks will prove ineffective.

Sophia

2026-09-10

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